2019 Year In Review: Rhode Island's Best Animal Stories

Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest and best news stories from the year. Here in Rhode Island, it's been a busy year for animals of all shapes and sizes, from new babies at the zoo to bear sightings around the state. Here's a look at some of the wildest, wackiest animal stories from around the Rhode Island Patch network this year.

False Alarm: Rhode Island 'Shark' Believed To Be Ocean Sunfish

What was at first believed to be a mako shark is now thought by the DEM to be an ocean sunfish.

It's A Girl: RWP Zoo Names Baby Anteater 'Demo'

"Demo" is a combination of her parents' names: Delilah and Mochilla.

Miniature Horse Saved From Cruelty Needs New Home In RI

Six-year-old Toy was seized as part of a cruelty investigation and is suffering from laminitis.

Black Bears Becoming A Common Sight In Rhode Island

Black bear sightings have been reported in Rhode Island neighborhoods across the state this spring. Bird feeders attract the animals.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Baby Golden Lion Tamarin

The baby was born to mom Raff and dad Kyle.